Question

give 2 reasons why deforestation defects the water table​

Answer 1

Answer:

Deforestation reduces the content of water in the soil and groundwater as well as atmospheric moisture. The dry soil leads to lower water intake for the trees to extract. Deforestation reduces soil cohesion, so that erosion, flooding and landslides ensue

Answer 2

Answer:

Because the trees hold the soil firmly and don't allow water to erode the groundwater